Education and Computing
1987 Volume 3, Number 3
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 14
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The Primary Curriculum and New Technology--Ways and Means
Gilberte Schuyten
Discussion of the view of education as a process of development, rather than as knowledge acquisition, focuses on the use of computers and other new information technologies (NITs) in primary... More
pp. 125-131
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Microcomputers in the Classroom
Rachelle S. Heller
Two studies addressed various issues concerning the use of microcomputers in the classroom. One focused on the attitudes and concerns of teachers regarding the use of innovation, such as... More
pp. 133-149
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Microcomputers and Teacher Training
David Benzie
Three articles discuss teacher training and the use of microcomputers in elementry and secondary school curriculums. Highlights include microcomputers in British primary schools; the University of ... More
pp. 151-169
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A Flexible Inservice Programme
Bryan Weaver
Discussion of inservice teacher education focuses on a program in London designed to develop the use of computers in primary schools. Topics discussed include objectives of the program; courses for... More
pp. 171-178
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Computers in Elementary Education
Marianne Teague
Three articles discuss various aspects of computers in elementary education: (1) the use of electronic information services with elementary students in Maryland; (2) the introduction of computers... More
pp. 179-195
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Computers in Education
Leon Shuker
Three articles address different uses of computers in education. British inservice training for primary school teachers using microcomputer-based adventure software is described; fundings of two... More
pp. 197-211
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Microcomputers in Education
Barbara Kochan
Three articles focusing on microcomputers in education discuss (1) a study that investigated children's spelling mistakes and used microcomputers to help improve their spelling; (2) use of... More
pp. 219-37
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New Technologies in Education
Sandra Morris
Three articles on the use of new technologies in education focus on (1) Digital Video Interactive (DVI) Technology and its value in designing and developing educational materials for children; (2) ... More
pp. 239-57
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Computer Education in Skovde
Ake Linblom
Describes possibilities for including computer education in primary and secondary schools in a small Swedish town, and presents a model for cooperation between schools and industry. Topics... More
pp. 259-63
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Programming Languages or Generic Software Tools, for Beginners' Courses in Computer Literacy?
Erich Neuwirth
Discussion of methods that can be used to teach beginner courses in computer literacy focuses on students aged 10-12. The value of using a programing language versus using a generic software... More
pp. 265-68
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Integrating Informatics into the Curriculum
Rumen Nikolov
Describes how informatics is being integrated into the Bulgarian schools' curriculum through the use of microcomputers, Logo, and appropriate software. A set of problems that could be used for... More
pp. 269-74
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Teacher Training: A Time for Perspective Taking
June L. Wright & Patricia F. Campbell
Discussion of integration of microcomputers into the elementary school curriculum emphasizes teacher training, and presents a multiple perspective model for designing computer education courses... More
pp. 275-80
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Children, Schools and Information Technologies
Jules M. Zimmer
Discussion implications of new information technologies for elementary school children highlights compatibility of formats and content; children's capacities; how technology shapes responses; the... More
pp. 281-86
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Four Reports from Discussion Groups
Lists key topics considered in four discussion groups at a working conference sponsored by the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) in 1987. Topics include effective teacher... More
pp. 287-89